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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.22, 19,626.03 and 8,254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.22, 19,626.03 and 8,254.74 is: 11,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.22 : 19,626.03 = 8,254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.22/19,626.03 = 8,254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.22x = 19,626.03 × 8,254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.22x = 162,007,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,007,774.88/14,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.77

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